This seems like a case where the strict application of the rule is subverting the intent of the rule. If the "no linking to other forums" rule is intended to stop leaking webmaster traffic, then alerting webmasters to a pirate forum is not really a violation.
Perhaps an idea would be to have another forum section dedicated to piracy alerts. Maybe even make it restricted to verified webmasters to keep surfers out.
Someone tipped me to this particular forum a few weeks ago and I have found my content on it a few times. So, I appreciate knowing about forums like this one.
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